Review: The art of being normal by Lisa Williamson

A really heart-warming young adult novel with a focus on transgender people. The central character was born with a male body but longs to be recognised as the girl she feels herself to be- at the same time struggling with the usual teenage concerns of bullying, popularity, friendship, negotiating relationships and attraction.

I felt that I understood some of the feelings and difficulties faced by transgender people better after reading it – and it was an enjoyable and touching read along the way.